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Previously on "Superman & Lois"...

Luthor's not gonna stop until he destroys my life.

He even moved here to make sure.

This is my daughter, Elizabeth.

We flipped someone at the DOD.

Turns out, Elizabeth made contact.

She was hoping not to be found. - Where's Elizabeth now?

The only person who knows that is Sam Lane.

- He is without a heart. - His body can heal itself.

He cannot create new organs.

Grandmom said that we might be able

to bring Dad back if we can get his heart.

I wasn't ready.

And now we can never get him back.

Can you ever truly explain

how much a person meant to you?

Is it even possible?

All the love that you felt...

All the memories you shared...

As much as I may try,

I don't think words will ever be enough.

World without Superman? Never thought I'd see the day.

I know he was more than just an asset to you, Sam.

I'm sorry. - Appreciate that.

But we need to discuss how to proceed.

With that monster still out there and Luthor

pulling its strings, we don't have much time.

Got a fallback plan?

John Henry Irons and his daughter, Natalie--

I think they'd be more useful here instead of Metropolis.

Full access, top clearance.

Done. Anything else?

The serum Bruno Mannheim made to save his wife,

it brought the other Superman back to life.

You acquired some, correct?

A vial's worth, yes.

I need it.

Does this have anything to do with Luthor's monster?

All due respect, not sure you've earned the privilege.

How many times are we going to discuss this, Sam?

It was a breach of trust.

We needed a sample of Superman's blood

in order to save his life.

- And you didn't tell me. - You were in the hospital.

I still should have known! I was his handler!

You know, there was a time when you trusted

the DOD more than Superman.

Help me regain that trust.

I'll have the serum sent to your office.

But under no circumstance are you to use it

unless you tell me what it's for.

Are we clear?

Crystal.

Sorry to keep you waiting, pumpkin.

Ever since that alien showed up,

things around here have been rowdier than a $10 rodeo.

Well, actually, sir, that's--

that's why we're here, to discuss

S-S-Superman.

Thought you were here on boyfriend duty,

not cub reporting.

Well, actually--

There's something Clark and I want

to tell you about Superman.

Feel obligated to share, really.

You find out where he's from?

You're never gonna believe it.

Smallville.

Smallville?

Isn't that where you grew up?

Yes, sir.

It-- it is.

Did you know him?

You could say that.

Something I'm not getting here.

Sir, I--

I'm him.

Superman, he's-- I'm me.

He-- we're the same person.

No offense, son, but...

Come on.

OK.

Tada.

I'll be damned.

OK, you're not gonna believe this,

but these eggless pancakes may be just as good as yours.

Dad, you got to stop watching that.

We should have helped Clark.

- He told us not to. - Doesn't matter.

He would have helped us.

I feel so bad for Jon and Jordan.

Their dad just died.

No one should ever have to lose a parent like that.

What?

Sam called.

And?

He wants us at the DOD full-time.

Wait, so no Metropolis?

And no Steelworks.

Which means no DOD school.

Doesn't mean forever, just...

not in the immediate future.

I know this isn't what either of us wanted,

but this is the new reality we're facing.

The world's without its protector.

When does Grandpa need to know?

End of day.

Mom!

You published the article about dad dying?

About Superman dying.

The world needs to know.

People have to understand that Superman

won't be there to save them anymore.

Yeah, well, he would be if someone had listened.

Jonathan!

You know it's true.

Jonathan!

Honey, he didn't mean that.

Yeah, he did.

Dude, I was just trying to save him.

I'm so sorry. - I know, all right?

Look, you have to forgive me.

Jordan, I'm not blaming you.

Just leave, please. - You have to forgive me.

- Please-- - I was just--

Please, will you just shut up for once

in your stupid life?

I'm so sick of your crap.

Ever since you got powers, all you've done

is bitch about how hard everything is!

And you keep saying that you're trying to do what's right,

but you never do.

You weren't trying to save Dad.

You were trying to be a hero, and now Dad's dead!

My dad is dead, and I never get to see him again!

Ah!

What the hell?

Dude.

You got powers.

Yes.

I can't believe he's flying already.

- Yeah, well, he's a natural. - This isn't a contest.

Your brother's been waiting a long time to get his powers,

even if he hasn't said it.

Whoo!

Metropolis, New Carthage,

San Francisco.

OK, you can fly. Can you do anything else?

Yeah, I mean, pretty much everything Dad could.

That's not possible.

Well, I've done heat vision and ice breath.

Plus, I'm, like, 1,000 times stronger.

Oh, and I even heard Mr. Cushing

getting Chrissy some new car.

Sounded like a minivan.

For his sake, I hope not.

Well, thank God Jon got powers, right?

We can all rest easy now. - Jordan.

What's your problem?

I'm just saying what everyone's thinking.

Mom, I'm-- I'm sorry.

This isn't your fault. It's just bad timing.

Is it, though?

I mean, with Dad not around,

maybe this happened for a reason.

If you're implying this is destiny somehow--

I'm not trying to scare you.

I just-- I just want to help.

Really, that's it.

I need to talk to your grandfather.

I really wasn't expecting all this.

This is what normal people do, right?

They go out in nature.

They-- they have picnics.

No, it's sweet.

Thank you.

You know...

We don't have to take Lane's offer.

I know.

You'd have to quit school.

I'd probably have to close up shop.

Yeah.

I'm sure he could find someone else.

No, he can't.

It's the truth, and we both know it.

There is no one else.

It's just us.

I just wanted you to have a normal life.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure that ship sailed

when evil Superman destroyed our world.

Dad, I went to school.

You know, I made friends. I-- I fell in love.

Matteo's a good kid.

And he's a part of this world, which I love.

Last time, we didn't get to fight to save our world.

This time, we do.

That thing killed Superman.

Might kill us too.

Yeah, maybe.

But if we can't stop it, who can?

Every day, you remind me more of your mother.

I miss her.

Me too.

Saw the article.

Guess everyone knows we're living in a world

without Superman now.

God help us all.

It was the right thing to do.

Kills me to see you like this.

You anywhere near OK?

No, but I'm trying to keep it together for the boys.

It's a hard thing, losing your old man,

especially at that age.

Listen...

there's something I have to tell you about Jonathan.

He got powers.

I'll be damned.

Which ones?

All of them.

All of them?

Well, if this doesn't feel like destiny

rapping its hairy knuckles on the front door.

- Dad. - Kid's a born leader,

even been training to be a fireman.

He is 16 years old, and he just lost his father.

He is not ready to save the world.

What's Jon got to say about it?

He just wants to help.

Look, if you bring Jon into the DOD,

we can get him geared up, train him,

build a team for him.

In my personal opinion,

that's the best course of action.

I think he's more than capable.

But I didn't tell you when I was training Jordan.

I won't do that again.

You're his mother.

Whatever choice you make,

I promise I'll respect that.

General, do you have a minute?

Close that door, will you?

Yeah.

Heh!

I've been hoping you'd drop by.

Oh.

You finally ready to talk about working for the DOD?

Actually, I'm still thinking that over.

Then why are you here?

Well, sir, I--

I'd like to formally ask you for Lois' hand in marriage.

Oh, damn it, son.

That's a terrible idea!

Well, sir, I--

I'm in love with your daughter.

I-- I want to spend the rest of my life with her.

Then you need to remedy that!

'Cause married life isn't in the cards for you.

General.

You and I are this world's last line of defense.

We don't get to sign up for the friends and family program.

With all due respect, sir, you're wrong.

I need Lois.

It'll fade.

Love always does.

Yeah, but I do love her.

So do I.

More than you will ever understand.

And I would do anything to protect Lois.

As would I.

That were true, you'd walk away!

Lois doesn't deserve this kind of life.

She went through hell already with her mother.

I will never leave her.

Not intentionally.

But you don't know what's out there,

the evil that's coming for you.

You may not have faced much of a threat yet, but believe me,

you will.

And when that day comes,

the worst-case scenario happens.

She's the one who's gonna feel that pain

for the rest of her life.

I came here to ask for your blessing.

But I want to be clear--

I do intend to marry your daughter.

Then why even bother asking?

Because I'd like for you to be a part of our family.

Well, you do what you have to, son.

You know where I stand.

And now it's eating the entrails.

You can't be bothered to visit the board in Metropolis,

but you'll drop by to feed that?

The difference is, I like him.

I can see the appeal.

Where are we with General Lane?

Our asset is in place,

and the carrot has been presented.

Loved ones?

Tend to get the biggest bites.

We have one shot at this.

If this doesn't work, nothing will get Lane to talk.

Do you want me to give the go-ahead?

Do it.

- What are you doing? - This is insane.

How things look, how they sound,

how they smell-- it's so intense.

Careful. That one can backfire on you.

Your father hated Limburger cheese.

Have a seat, honey.

What did Grandpa say?

There was never any doubt.

He's always had a soft spot for you.

Probably 'cause of football.

It's more than that.

OK, so what do you think?

What I think is that your father and I

made a lot of mistakes when it came to you boys and powers.

We should have told you years ago

who your father really was,

taught about your heritage,

and prepped you for what to expect

if your powers manifested.

There are so many things I would have done differently.

Doesn't every parent say that at some point?

Probably, but it doesn't make me worry any less.

I'm not asking for some superhero suit

and to instantly be who Dad was.

I got a lot to learn.

And I want to learn it.

But being able to do what I can now,

if I can save one family from losing someone they love

like we lost Dad,

then I have to.

- OK. - Really?

I'll tell your grandfather we're coming.

Go get your stuff. - OK.

Man, I'm really sorry about what I said before.

I didn't mean it.

Yeah, you did.

Jordan.

Hey, man, have fun at the DOD.

I thought one of the rules of having super-hearing

was that we don't eavesdrop on each other.

Easier said than done.

You sure you don't want to come?

Nah, man. Good luck.

OK.

I know the dynamic here has changed considerably,

but we'll give you the same courtesy Superman enjoyed--

best of the best on your comms team

while you're in the field... - Sam.

Full access to our world-class research labs...

Grandpa.

Tech updates to your suits as they become available.

Sam, stop.

You don't have to sell us.

We know how it works.

We're in.

Right, I just want to make sure we're clear

about what you're stepping into.

You have any questions or concerns,

we work them out right now.

Superman and I didn't always have

the best working relationship.

I don't want that for us,

especially with you, kiddo.

Hey, all we need to know

is that you got our back.

I got your back.

Sam.

John Henry and Natalie Irons--

or how you'll be known around here, Steel and Starlight--

I'd like you to meet General Hardcastle

and Squad K. This is your new team.

Welcome. It's an honor.

This is Jonell Jones.

- Good to meet you. - Phillip Darnell.

Hi. Terry Coffey.

I'll check back in with you later.

Everything OK?

Getting there.

Afternoon, Superboy.

Surprised this place didn't burn down.

You sure you want to try that again?

What do you want?

There's something you need to hear.

I think it'll clarify some things about your mom.

I'm good.

You think she has a favorite?

What?

You or your brother?

My guess is, she likes to say she loves you both the same.

Look, whatever you're trying to do--

I told you, your mother's a liar.

Hear for yourself.

Your sons are in danger.

If you want Jordan to live, press 1.

If you want Jonathan to live, press 2.

You have 10 seconds to choose.

9, 8... - Stop this! Stop it!

What-- what is this?

The other day when you were at the shipyard,

your mom got this call.

Jon wasn't even in trouble.

Ah-ah. Listen.

2, 1.

You have chosen Jonathan.

He's a good boy and your favorite son.

Thanks for being honest for once.

Have a nice day.

That isn't real.

Ask her yourself.

You'll know if she's telling the truth.

It doesn't matter.

Maybe not,

but you have to wonder...

what else has she been lying to you about?

She'll always pick him.

At least now you know.

Can I have a word?

Has General Lane mentioned anything to you

about Bruno Mannheim's serum?

The stuff he used on Matteo's mom?

And on that other Superman.

Please tell me the DOD isn't trying to use it.

We're not.

But I think General Lane might be.

For what?

He wants to make

his own monster to fight Luthor's.

I worry if someone doesn't stop Lane now,

we're gonna have two of those things to deal with.

General Lane, we're almost ready to begin the ceremony.

Congratulations, General.

Says you, Father.

You tried your best to get the general's blessing, Clark.

There's nothing more you can do.

It just doesn't feel fair to Lois.

Well, maybe not.

But you said it yourself, she and her father have a...

difficult relationship.

I was kind of hoping this would help with that.

Always wanting to be the hero, huh?

No, no.

It just doesn't feel entirely right

getting married without him on board.

That's all.

OK, then let me ask you this.

Do you love Lois?

Of course.

Do you want to start a family with her?

More than anything.

Clark, you're gonna be a great husband

and a terrific father.

And if the general can't see that, that's on him.

Thanks, Mom.

That's what I'm here for, honey.

Now, get out there and marry that wonderful woman.

General Lane should be in his office.

Mom.

I know where it is. Thank you.

Hey.

Dude, what's wrong?

Did you really choose Jon?

Luthor played me a tape.

Is it true?

Jordan, it's not what you think.

Both your sons are in danger.

You can only choose one, and you chose your favorite.

- That's not true. - Don't lie to me.

You chose him. I heard you.

Mom, what's he talking about?

Honey, there was no time.

I did not know what was happening.

And you were the one with powers.

Luthor knew I had powers.

He wasn't even in trouble.

I was the one being attacked!

Sweetie, I didn't know that.

Would it have even mattered?

Of course it would have.

I have always loved you both the same.

He said you'd say that.

Lex Luthor is a liar.

And you're not?

You sent him to prison for a crime he didn't even commit.

Don't you ever say that to me again!

Not ever!

That man killed your father.

Jordan, you need to understand,

Lex Luthor is using you to hurt me.

Right.

'Cause I'm so weak.

Jordan.

Lois, is that you?

Jones.

Sorry, General.

I know my daughter came to see you, General.

Now you're gonna tell me where to find her.

Like hell I am.

He's threatening my family.

Damn it, Jones.

I gave that young lady my word.

We cannot give in to threats.

Either you give me Elizabeth now,

or I can send something that doesn't need a gun.

We got to get people out of here.

You didn't say anything about that.

So sorry, sir.

Sam, Sam!

Grandpa. My God, what happened?

What did you do?

Go tell everyone to get the hell out of here.

Luthor's sending that thing for me.

Go, please.

Give these to Lois.

Sam.

You need to stop it.

Suit up, John.

And then you need to promise me you'll do exactly what I say.

You need to evacuate now.

Where is it?

Nothing yet, ma'am.

General, kryptonite has been detected

moving in the atmosphere.

20 seconds out and approaching fast.

Time to move.

- Dad? - Be right there.

15 seconds, Natalie.

You ready, Bug?

We got this, Dad.

8 seconds.

Oh, my God.

Split formation.

Use all the yellow solar flares,

all of them at once.

Lock on target.

- Got it. - 4 seconds.

- Don't hold back. - 3 seconds.

2 seconds.

1 second.

Dad!

Engage!

Cease fire!

Dad?

Oh, pumpkin, it's OK. It's OK.

You got to trust me.

I can't convince you to walk away, can I?

Dad, I am literally about to exchange my vows.

I think it's time to put this idea to rest, don't you?

My concern only comes from a place of love.

I just didn't want you to make the same mistakes

your mother and I made.

We are nothing like you and Mom.

Stubborn, driven, career-oriented

young woman marries a service-minded,

dutiful, workaholic young man?

It's a recipe for disaster.

Believe me.

Especially with kids.

We are entering this marriage with our eyes wide open.

I'm just saying, you fell in love with Clark Kent,

but you're marrying Superman.

And they both make me happier than I have ever been.

Please, Dad, trust me.

Trust in us.

OK, pumpkin.

I trust you.

I still have reservations.

I will for a long time.

But I see how much you love him.

I know how much he loves you.

So yeah.

Yes, you have my blessing.

Thanks, Daddy.

You look so beautiful.

I guess it's time.

I know how scary this is for you.

But it means the world to me.

I'll always be brave for you, pumpkin.

Always.

You know my answer, Luthor.

Tell me where Elizabeth is.

I promised to protect her.

Where is she?

I gave her my word.

Tell me now!

I promised her I'd be brave.

Last chance, General.

- Stand down. - Daddy, what are you doing?

You're gonna be OK, pumpkin.

Do it!

No!

No, no!

I need to take Sam's body. It's what he wanted.

Just go back to the farm. Nat will explain everything.

I need your help.

John Henry Irons.

We don't have much time.

What's going on?

I'm sorry, sweetie, but your grandfather--

That thing killed him.

He died protecting us.

Actually...

It was more than that.

We're gonna use General Lane's heart

to bring back Superman.

But his heart will not suffice.

It is from a human.

Lane injected himself

with a serum containing Superman's blood.

That blood was flowing through his heart

right before he died.

I fear that is not the same.

It is the closest we're gonna get.

Help me, before the serum wears off.

I don't understand.

Why did he have to use his own heart?

Grandpa was searching for a donor.

But after he got shot, there wasn't any time.

Nobody else knew about the plan, so it had to be him.

So when he went outside, he knew what was gonna happen.

How do we know if it'll even work?

Grandpa says we have to have hope.

There.

The new heart is being prepared for transfer.

How long will it take?

The procedure itself is not long.

But if Kal is to return, it will take many days.

And even then, I have concerns.

There is one more thing.

He made this for you, right before.

Hey, pumpkin.

Sorry to be so rushed here, but...

Looks like my time's about to run out.

And-- and before that happens, I--

I wanted to tell you...

You're the best thing that ever happened to me.

I was closed off and set in my ways.

And you and Clark,

you insisted on making me part of your family.

And-- and that has been the greatest joy of my life.

Those boys and Nat, I can't--

I can't put into words how much--

how much I love them.

And you.

You have always been my North Star.

You made me a better man.

You-- you made me a dad.

I'm so, so proud to be your father.

We don't have much time, Sam.

It's almost here.

Clark, he once told me he'd always be there for you,

and I-- I didn't get it then.

I do now.

He's gonna come back.

And once they get my heart inside him,

I'll be there, too,

for every beat, ev--

every single beat.

- Dad? - Be right there.

I guess--

I guess this is goodbye for now.

I love you, pumpkin,

more than you could possibly know.

I love you.

Can you ever truly explain

how much a person meant to you?

Is it even possible?

All the love that you felt...

All the memories that you shared,

as much as I may try,

I don't think words will ever be enough.

But I do know there is no one else in the world

I would have wanted as my dad.

I love you, Dad.

You were always my hero.

Greg, move your head.